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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Woodmancote, West Sussex
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Woodmancote? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Church fêtes
- Sports days
- Club open days
Planning an event in Woodmancote?
A chip van compared with other options
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- Something for visitors to gather round
- We cover Woodmancote and the whole of West Sussex
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before booking
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
About our fish and chip van for events in Woodmancote
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. For school fairs and sports days and fundraisers, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips for your guests.
A fête near Woodmancote might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Woodmancote (BN5)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Woodmancote
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Woodmancote, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Nearby places to Woodmancote
What else we do in Woodmancote
Running an event in Woodmancote
Woodmancote is about 6 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Across the BN5 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Woodmancote is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 8 miles away.
An event in Tottington Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. If visitors are coming by train, Hassocks station, about 4.3 miles east, is the nearest station. Within about 6 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in BN5, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Woodmancote, we also cover Blackstone (1 mile north-east), Small Dole (2 miles south-west), Henfield (2 miles north-west), Albourne (2 miles north-east) and High Cross (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Have other stalls for special diets
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
How the day works
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Woodmancote, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Woodmancote: your questions answered
Can the van park in Tottington Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Woodmancote?
Hassocks station, about 4.3 miles east of the centre.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Woodmancote.
How do you charge at fêtes?
Tell us how your event typically works with traders, and we will find something that works.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch